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Using remote learning to teach clinicians manual wheelchair skills: a cohort study with pre- vs post-training comparisons
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10 2022
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Source: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 17(7):752-759
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Alternative Title:Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol
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Description:Purpose:
To test the hypothesis that remote learning to teach clinicians manual wheelchair skills is efficacious.
Materials and Methods:
A convenience sample of therapists (physical and occupational) and students were enrolled in pairs in a cohort study with pre- versus post-training comparisons. The intervention was a hybrid of self-study and hands-on practice paired with remote feedback for ten intermediate and advanced manual wheelchair skills. Participants practiced with self-selected frequency and duration, uploading a session log and video(s) to an online platform. A remote trainer provided asynchronous feedback prior to the next practice session. Capacity and confidence in completing the ten skills were evaluated using the Wheelchair Skills Test Questionnaire (WST-Q). Knowledge of wheelchair skills training and motor learning was assessed using a 62-item Knowledge Test. Secondary outcome measures included skill achievement, as confirmed by submitted video recordings, and participant feedback about the training.
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Across 41participants, scores were higher at follow-up compared to baseline for WST-Q capacity (73.9±19.1 vs 16.8±15.6, p<0.001), WST-Q confidence (80.1±12.2 vs 47.6±18.2, p=0.003) and knowledge (70.8±7.5 vs 67.0±5.4, p=0.004).
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Remote learning can increase wheelchair skills capacity and confidence as well as knowledge about such training and assessment. This model should be further investigated as a delivery method for training rehabilitation professionals.
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Pubmed ID:32809896
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC8204376
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Volume:17
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Issue:7
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